This jam track is in the key of C# Locrian, Edgy Light Rock Style.
- Chords: A/C# /// G/C# ///
- Tempo: 100BPM
- Time: 4/4 Straight Feel
C# Locrian Mode notes and formula:
- 1 b2 b3 4 b5 b6 b7
- C# D E F# G A B
This jam track is a two chord vamp using the IV and V chords taken from the parallel major scale of the Locrian mode (D major) but with C# in the bass.
A/C# could be just thought of as A major because it already contains a C#.
G/C# could be considered G add#11.
Fretboard diagrams used in this video
Full fretboard showing intervals for the C# Locrian mode
Full fretboard showing notes for the C# Locrian mode
A/C# chord with C# on the 4th fret
A/C# chord with C# on the 9th fret
G/C# chord with C# on the 4th fret
G/C# chord with C# on the 9th fret
A major triads on top three strings
G major triads on top three strings
G major triads on top three strings with the C# note added
Small C# Locrian pattern starting on the C#, 4th fret, fifth string.
Small C# Locrian pattern starting on the C#, 6th fret, 3rd string.
Small C# Locrian pattern starting on the C#, 11th fret, 4th string.
Connecting smaller scale patterns with slides
C# Locrian three notes per string patterns (3nps)
Fretboard diagram showing notes in the G major chord
Small scale pattern with the B note highlighted for targeting over the G/C# chord.
